PA/Commercial Paralegal

IPS Group Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced paralegal or legal secretary/PA. The role involves managing partner onboarding and supporting services, requiring strong relationship-building skills and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 and flexible hybrid working options post-probation.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Great career progression

Consideration for a 4-day working week

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a paralegal or legal secretary/PA in corporate or commercial law.
• Proven ability to manage onboarding and administrative processes efficiently.
• Positive, proactive, and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage partner onboarding and administration for new joiners.
• Build strong relationships to support partners.
• Ensure partners are aware of available support and services.

Skills

Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary/PA

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Job description

Overview

Role Overview: An award-winning, fast-growing boutique law firm is recruiting for an experienced career paralegal or corporate/commercial legal secretary/PA, ideally from a Top 200 UK law firm. This role is a client care position split between partner onboarding (leading administration for new joiners) and partner services (building strong relationships to support partners and ensuring they are aware of available support and services). Based in Manchester with hybrid working flexibility.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a paralegal or legal secretary/PA in corporate, commercial, or related law firm practice areas
• Proven ability to manage onboarding and administrative processes efficiently
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Positive, proactive, and client-focused approach
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a supportive team environment

What’s On Offer

• Salary £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Flexible working pattern with hybrid working after probation
• Opportunity for 4-day working week consideration
• Immediate start or within 1 month preferred due to time-sensitive nature
• Great career progression in an ambitious, supportive, and collaborative law firm
• Be part of a firm recognised as UK Business of the Year (International Business Brilliance Awards 2025) and Law Firm of the Year (Modern Law Awards 2024)

Apply Now

If you are an experienced commercial law paralegal or legal secretary/PA looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV today. Interviews are being arranged immediately.